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AY66 ZSJ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,777 mi
Last recorded17,777 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 ZSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 17,777 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 16,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cut & close to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 16,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 14,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 13,132 miles

front disc faces starting to deteriorate

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AY66 ZSJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY66 ZSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY66 ZSJ registered?

AY66 ZSJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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